Is Gremlins a Christmas movie? On this episode of the Demon Toast Podcast, we dig into why it absolutely is, and why it still works decades later. We talk about growing up with Gremlins, how it shaped our relationship with holiday movies, and why its chaos feels strangely perfect for the season. We also take a deep dive into Jim Carrey’s The Grinch and what makes his performance so unforgettable. King Loke offers a darker reading of the character, framing the Grinch as someone driven to madness by rejection, crushed under the hypocrisy and shallow cheer of the Whoville citizens. Rather than simple holiday mischief, the film becomes a story about alienation, enforced joy, and social cruelty. King Loke, Adrian, Ericka, and Mike are on the episode, sharing memories, hot takes, and the complicated emotional pull these Christmas classics still hold. Holiday movies, but with teeth.
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